New Releases by Philip Delves Broughton

Vajon mit tanulhatunk közismert üzletemberek elszántságából, sikereiből és bukásaiból? Egy új vállalkozás elindításához egy jó ötlet, egy adag becsvágy és önbizalom szükséges. A sikerhez azonban még ennél is több kell: napjaink elismert vállalkozói, mint Elon Musk, Mark Zuckenberg vagy Steve Jobs, képesek voltak radikális ötleteiket új, globális márkákká alakítani, és világszerte megváltoztatni az emberek életét. Philip Delves Broughton, gazdasági újságíró könyvében tanulmányozza a vállalkozói szellem sajátosságait, a siker elengedhetetlen ismérveit, mint az új szemléletmód kialakítására irányuló törekvéseket, a határtalan kreativitást és a szenvedélyes elkötelezettséget. Az általa bemutatott megközelítések segítségével példaértékű karriertörténeteket ismerhetünk meg, és mi magunk is sikerrel alkalmazhatjuk a vállalkozói gondolkodásmódot a munkahelyünkön csakúgy, mint a magánéletünkben.

Explore how entrepreneurial thinking can dramatically improve your work, life and relationships Having the drive, ambition and inspiration to start a new business takes a special mind-set and self-confidence—think Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg. It’s no wonder that we regard successful entrepreneurs as modern-day magicians, transforming sometimes-radical ideas into global brands that change the way we live our lives. But what if that spirit and drive were applied to the world outside of business start-ups? An entrepreneur seeks to build something from nothing, to take an inspired idea and make it a reality. In How to Think Like an Entrepreneur, Philip Delves Broughton will explore what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur—the ability to disrupt the status quo and generate fresh perspectives—and ultimately lead us to the heart of great entrepreneurial thinking: an understanding of our deepest human needs. By harnessing the passion, verve and limitless imagination of an entrepreneur, this book will show you new ways to improve your business, but also your life and relationships. \"Self-help books for the rest of us.\" - The New York Times

In the tradition of The Dangerous Book for Boys, a visually dazzling compendium of practical knowledge, fascinating trivia, and worldly wisdom for young boys—designed as a charming and informal full-color family scrapbook treasured by generations of one family at their Adirondack summer camp. On a late summer afternoon, while rustling around in his family''s Adirondack cabin, a boy named Charlie Whistler finds a dusty cloth-bound scrapbook. It is the Omnium Gatherum, a colorful, illustrated grab bag of stories, arcana, and much more, faithfully collected over generations by Charlie''s father, grandfather, and generations of Whistlers before them. Its pages hold a universe of age-old wisdom, from the simple—how to tie a slipknot—to the esoteric—how to find your way in the forest, or predict the tides—to the exotic—how to understand simple phrases in dozens of languages. Charlie Whistler''s Omnium Gatherum is a delightful, ceaselessly readable, and unique gift book for boys of all ages: a nostalgic evocation of American childhood, a keepsake for modern fathers to hand down to their sons, and an irresistible, page-turning read for everyone who loves to lose themselves in the world of imagination.

From the author of Ahead of the Curve, a revelatory look at successful selling and how it can impact everything we do The first book of its kind, The Art of the Sale is the result of a pilgrimage to learn the secrets of the world''s foremost sales gurus. Bestselling author Philip Delves Broughton tracked down anyone who could help him understand what it took to achieve greatness in sales, from technology billionaires to the most successful saleswoman in Japan to a cannily observant rug merchant in Morocco. The wisdom and experience Broughton acquired, revealed in this outstanding book, demonstrates as never before the complex alchemy of effective selling and the power it has to overcome challenges we face every day.

How did Bill Clinton get his party to take him seriously again after the sex scandal story broke? Who was the manager behind Edmund Hillary’s ascent of Mount Everest? Why could taking a nap after lunch be your route to a more productive day? This engaging and entertaining book takes a fresh, honest approach and explores what it’s really like to be a manager. It addresses the kinds of issues managers face on a daily basis, from prioritising their time and balancing a team, to recruiting new staff and managing the numbers. Written by Philip Delves Broughton, FT journalist and bestselling author of What They Teach You at Harvard Business School, this book is jam packed with titillating case studies and anecdotes from the very best and worst managers, including everyone from Bill Clinton and Mark Zuckerberg to Alex Ferguson and Roger Federer. “for most of us, our days are more like splat-the-rat, flailing at problems as they emerge, hoping that one good wallop does the trick, but fearing that nothing is ever well and truly solved” Management Matters, Philip Delves-Broughton

Philip Delves Broughton. bestselling business author of What They Teach You at Harvard Business School, takes a sideways look at the greatest salespeople in Life''s a Pitch. What do the best rug seller in Tangier, the king of the US cable channels and the guru of the Japanese life insurance industry have in common? What makes the difference between an ordinary salesperson and the top ''gunslingers''? Philip Delves Broughton - author of the bestselling What They Teach You At Harvard Business School - has journeyed around the world to meet living legends of sales from all walks of life. Their stories are at once insightful, human and humorous. Delves Broughton reveals the ingredients needed to make a perfect sale, and show us how commercial genius might live in all of us. At every step of this journey we learn that selling - be it a product, person or even an idea - is something we all do every day. We are always pitching and presenting, trying to persuade people to accept us. Master the art of the sale and you will master the art of life. ''A marvellous book about selling, and life, and who we are and how we tick... dazzling'' - Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence ''You can never look upon a sale in quite the same way again. Buy Life''s a Pitch and be enlightened'' - Adrian Wooldridge, The Economist Philip Delves Broughton is the author of the international bestseller What They Teach You at Harvard Business School. He was born in Bangladesh and grew up in England. He served as the New York and Paris bureau chief for the Daily Telegraph, and he now writes for publications including the Financial Times, the Evening Standard, and the Wall Street Journal. In 2006 he received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two sons.

A guide to the art and science of being an effective manager, whether you are taking on your first management role or are already well on your way to the top. It addresses the key issues that every manager faces and shows not only how to become competent in them but also how to add value.

\"Four bankers are dead. Three in New York. One in London. The killings coincide with a crash in the world''s stock markets. A mysterious trader is dumping huge volumes of assets. With the financial elite cowering in fear, Benjamin Wright must discover the truth. Who is killing the bankers? And who else should fear for their lives? Is it a personal vendetta? Or has the public''s hostility to bankers turned violent? From New York to Paris to London to a climax in St. Mortiz, Dead Bankers whirls through a rarely seen world of hedge fund traders, private equity moguls, Russian oligarchs and politicians. A world where glitter and power conceal the very darkest truths\"--P. [4] of cover.

Published during the 100th anniversary of Harvard Business School, \"Ahead of the Curve\" offers a richly detailed and revealing you-are-there account of the institution that has, for good or ill, made American business what it is today.